Buckshutem Road School

www.bridgeton.k12.nj.us

624 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Buckshutem Road School, located in Bridgeton, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Bridgeton Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education tailored to the diverse needs of its local community. The curriculum emphasizes core academic areas such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating programs aimed at social-emotional growth and student engagement to ensure a well-rounded educational experience.

The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic achievement and personal responsibility. Faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with students and families to help navigate the challenges of the elementary years. By focusing on fundamental skills and community values, Buckshutem Road School aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into middle school and beyond.

624

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Buckshutem Road School
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	482
Black	111
Asian	7
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
482 (77.2 %)
Black
111 (17.8 %)
White
17 (2.7 %)
Asian
7 (1.1 %)
Two or More
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Bridgeton City School District
Phone:	(856)455-8030
Website:	http://www.bridgeton.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	624
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	568
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 80

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 51

Grade 8 57

Ungraded 36